Minnesota winters changing due to climate change
Elli Swanson, Photographer
January 25, 2019
Filed under In-Depth, Photo Slide Shows, Spotlight
Over the years, Minnesota winters have differentiated due to mild changes within our Earth's climate. "I certainly remember different winters when I was growing up," biology teacher Benjamin Straka said. "The winter's my kids are going through are different than the winters that I remember as a kid."...
UK votes to break up Brexit
Gavan Townsend, Camera Editor
January 19, 2019
Filed under In-Depth, Spotlight
Rows of seats line the room from top to bottom. Hundreds of eyes are pointing towards a single figure in the front of the room. Short, grayed hair lines their face filled with looks of worry and deceit. Theresa May, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, begins to speak and announces that Brexit will...
Brine’s Market and Deli celebrates 60th anniversary
Jameson Stahl, Online Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2018
Filed under In-Depth, Photo Slide Shows, Showcase, Spotlight
Brine’s Market and Deli recently celebrated their 60th year in business. Brine’s was originally opened in 1958 by Bud Brine in downtown Stillwater. It has been a staple of the St. Croix Valley ever since. Now, Brine’s is co-owned by siblings Polly Hoy, Matt Brine, and Mark Brine. Brine’s cele...
Teens increased caffeine consumption brings concern
Marie Lecuyer, Copy Editor
November 12, 2018
Filed under In-Depth, Spotlight
Young adults are experiencing health drawbacks of consuming caffeine daily starting at such a young age. This generation especially is turning to caffeine to resolve stress and exhaustion. Students are also using caffeine to improve their athletic performances. Adults are becoming increasingly concerned...
Universities switch to test-optional administration
AnnaMarie Born, Business Editor
November 1, 2018
Filed under In-Depth, Showcase, Spotlight
The University of Chicago and other top colleges are beginning to make the switch to test optional admission. On June 14, the University of Chicago announced that they were going to have a test optional process. Colleges are making the switch to encourage a more diverse campus and to equal th...
Media center renovations implemented by administrators
Ben Kazmerski, Information Graphics Editor
October 30, 2018
Filed under In-Depth, Spotlight
This year, the media center has received the attention of administrators who allocated funds for a full renovation of the spacious room. According to staff, the new tables and computers are going to be arriving soon. The media center is one of the last spaces in the school to be updated following...
Ponies football poised for comeback season
Derek Berg, Video Editor
September 20, 2018
Filed under In-Depth, Spotlight
Senior Ethan Darby went up and snatched the ball from the air with the ball snug under his arm as he scampered out of bounds. With a roar he ran back over to his ecstatic teammates, his interception had sealed the Ponies first win of the season, spoiling the undefeated Roseville Raiders home opener. After a ...